Chicken in Spicy Chipotle Sauce

This spicy chicken entrée is is soon to be a hot commodity at your house. Pair with rice for a perfect side dish.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

3/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, divided

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, divided

2 garlic cloves, slivered

1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes

3/4 cup frozen whole-kernel corn

2 scallions, thinly sliced

Lime wedges, for serving

Nutritional Information

Calories 213

Fat 7g

Satfat 1g

Monofat 4g

Polyfat 1g

Protein 28g

Carbohydrate 10g

Fiber 2g

Cholesterol 73mg

Iron 2mg

Sodium 321mg

Calcium 40mg

Calories 213

Fat 7g

Satfat 1g

Monofat 4g

Polyfat 1g

Protein 28g

Carbohydrate 10g

Fiber 2g

Cholesterol 73mg

Iron 2mg

Sodium 321mg

Calcium 40mg

How to Make It

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt, chipotle powder, and oregano. Sauté chicken about 4 minutes or until golden brown on 1 side. Turn chicken over, and add garlic to pan; cook 1 minute.

Step 2

Combine tomatoes, 1/3 cup water, and remaining salt, chipotle powder, and oregano in bowl. Add to pan with chicken; bring to boil. Reduce to simmer; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes or until chicken is almost done. Add corn and scallions; cook 2 minutes more or until chicken is cooked thoroughly and corn is heated through. Serve with lime wedges.

Chef's Notes

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amdamom's Review

This recipe was super easy and had great flavor. I grilled the chicken so I made the sauce by sauteing a little garlic in olive oil then adding the rest of the ingredients.
I'll certainly make this again!